Report: Sixers to get creative with Markelle Fultz-based lineups

Report: Sixers to get creative with Markelle Fultz-based lineups

The Philadelphia 76ers’ re-tooled starting lineup has come into focus ahead of the season opener.

Markelle Fultz was featured in coach Brett Brown’s starting rotation throughout the preseason. Due to that move, veteran guard JJ Redick has been placed in a key role off the bench. According to Philly Voice’s Kyle Neubeck, the swap in the starting lineup will involve more nuance than just a straight exchange.

Just judging by his quotes over last week, Brown seems really committed to this idea of Fultz starting + playing with Simmons in first half, then being almost exclusively the PG off the bench in the second half. It's like they'll have two different teams within the same game

There are notable concerns over the outside shooting of both Ben Simmons and Fultz. In an effort to maximize both of their skill sets, Brown will likely surround the duo with proven three-point shooters as often as possible. In turn, this will lead to Fultz playing as the primary point guard off the bench through the second half.

Fultz averaged nine points per game through four preseason contests. In those games, the former No. 1 overall pick connected on one of his five attempts from beyond the arc.